Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Player Names: Usernames or nicknames you create for gameplay
• Game Data: Your game preferences, category selections, and gameplay statistics
• Room Codes: Temporary codes you create or join for multiplayer sessions
• Feedback: Any feedback, bug reports, or communications you send to us
• AI Topics: When using the AI Generator, the topic words or themes you provide are sent to our servers to process the request

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• App Usage Data: Features used, screens viewed, category and game mode selections, gameplay milestones, paywall views, purchase flow events, restore attempts, review prompt interactions, time spent in app, and performance data
• Network Information: IP address, connection type, general location (country/region level)
• Anonymous Analytics Identifiers: Anonymous app instance identifiers and anonymous authentication identifiers used to understand app usage and keep services working
• Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics: Anonymous usage patterns, app performance metrics, crash diagnostics, and stability information
• Subscription and Paywall Data: Anonymous subscription status, offering/package viewed, purchase started/completed/failed, and restore results processed through our subscription provider

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Real names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Precise location data (GPS coordinates)
• Personal photos or contacts
• Your actual answers to game questions
• Private messages or personal communications
• The text of "Never Have I Ever" questions for analytics purposes
• Player names or room codes for analytics purposes
• AI prompt text for analytics purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Game Functionality

• Enable multiplayer gameplay and room management
• Synchronize game state across multiple devices
• Provide personalized category recommendations
• Track your game progress and statistics

2.2 App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Identify and fix bugs or technical issues
• Develop new features and content
• Optimize app performance and loading times
• Measure which categories, game modes, and screens are used most often
• Understand paywall performance, purchase conversion, restore behavior, and review prompt effectiveness

2.3 Safety and Security

• Prevent spam, abuse, and inappropriate behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
• Maintain the integrity of our game systems

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Other Players

• Your chosen player name is visible to other players in your game room
• Your game statistics and scores are visible to other players in the same session
• Connection status (online/offline) is visible to other players in your room

3.2 Service Providers

• Firebase (Google): For real-time database, anonymous authentication, analytics, and crash reporting
• RevenueCat: For subscription management, entitlement status, paywall offerings, and purchase event processing
• App Stores: Apple App Store and Google Play Store for app distribution
• Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash reports to improve app stability

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Game data is stored on Google Firebase servers with encryption
• Temporary game rooms are automatically deleted after 24 hours of inactivity
• Local Data: All custom categories, manually added questions, and AI-generated content are stored locally on your device. This data is not automatically synced to our servers unless part of a specific service you opt into
• Retained Data: We retain data on our servers only as long as necessary for app functionality (e.g., active game rooms)

4.2 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Anonymous authentication to protect user identity
• Automatic cleanup of expired game sessions

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Data Control

• Access: You can view your player name and game statistics within the app
• Deletion: You can delete your player data by uninstalling the app
• Correction: You can change your player name at any time
• Analytics Choices: Some privacy controls may be available through your device settings, platform privacy controls, or by contacting us with a privacy request

5.2 Marketing Communications

We do not send marketing emails or notifications. All app notifications are related to game functionality and can be disabled in your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 17
• If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 17, we will delete it immediately
• Parents should monitor their children's app usage and ensure age-appropriate content
• The app contains mature themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States where Firebase servers are located. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Firebase Services

• Firestore Database: For real-time multiplayer functionality
• Firebase Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics such as onboarding flow, feature usage, category popularity, paywall interactions, and review prompt effectiveness
• Firebase Authentication: For anonymous user identification
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash diagnostics, stability monitoring, and debugging
• Firebase Hosting: For app asset delivery

Firebase is governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8.2 RevenueCat

• Subscription entitlement management
• Paywall offering and package delivery
• Purchase and restore status handling
• Association of anonymous app user identifiers with subscription records

RevenueCat is governed by its Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

8.3 App Store Services

• In-app purchase processing through Apple App Store and Google Play
• App distribution and updates
• Crash reporting and performance monitoring

9. Data Retention

9.1 Retention Periods

• Game Rooms: Automatically deleted after 24 hours of inactivity
• Player Data: Retained until app is uninstalled or account is deleted
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data retained for up to 2 years
• Crash Reports: Retained for up to 1 year for debugging purposes
• Subscription Records: Purchase and entitlement records may be retained by platform and subscription providers as required for billing, fraud prevention, legal compliance, and support

9.2 Data Deletion

To delete your data completely:

1. Uninstall the Never Have I Ever app from your device
2. Clear app data from your device settings (if available)
3. Contact us if you need assistance with data deletion

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
• Changes will be posted in the app and on our website
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance
• Material changes will be highlighted and may require your consent

11. AI-Generated Content

11.1 Content Sensitivity and Accuracy

• AI Accuracy: AI-generated content can occasionally be inaccurate, nonsensical, or contain unintended biases
• Content Review: Users are encouraged to review AI-generated questions before adding them to their game
• Adult Content: Depending on your "Age Rating" selection (e.g., Adults 18+), the AI may generate mature content

11.2 Report Concern Feature

If the AI generates content that is inappropriate, harmful, offensive, or violates our community standards, you can use the "Report Concern" button located within the AI Generator interface. Reporting content helps us improve our safety filters and AI logic.

12. Data Management Features

• Export/Import: You can export your custom categories to a JSON file to share with others. This process is initiated entirely by you
• Wipe Data: You have the option in Settings to "Delete All My Questions," which permanently removes all locally stored custom content from your device

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Users (GDPR)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

13.2 California Users (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

14. Contact Information

15. Effective Date and Acknowledgment

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 21, 2025. By using the Never Have I Ever app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.

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Never Have I Ever - The Ultimate Party Game Experience
Version 1.2 | March 2026